Important Information About Turkey
Capital
Ankara
Time zone
Turkey is on Turkey Time (UTC +3). Click here for the current time in Turkey.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Turkey.
Ankara
Time zone
Turkey is on Turkey Time (UTC +3). Click here for the current time in Turkey.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Turkey.
Electricity
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Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Turkey. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Turkey or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Turkey is Turkish. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Turkey's basic monetary unit is the Turkish lira (TRY). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Turkey. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Turkey or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Turkey is Turkish. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Turkey's basic monetary unit is the Turkish lira (TRY). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.